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Yeah thats interesting. I always have an eye out for a 2.2/2.5 to arrive at the Pull a part near me. They charge so cheap it isn't even funny, 35 for a head. That way if my head gasket were to go and crack the head I wouldn't have to send it off and be stranded, I'd just get the used one shaved if need be and what not.

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Little update, the tore down motor is still factory bore, I was worried because the guy I bought it from said he thinks it was rebuilt and may have been 0.40 over. Picked up an 88 TBI cam, working on lining up the head light lids, i have big issues with the way they line up to raise and lower. Next step I guess is dig alittle into cleaning up the engine bay electrical.

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Nodda lil update, big change in plans due to change in life lol, putting it back together and getting her on the road to enjoy for the summer, determined the engine in it isn't in too bad of condition and with a tune up should be reliable, thought turbo shot and burning oil but seems like it's the vacuum lines & PCV & intake/intercooler piping needing a severe overhaul. Pics of the work soon.

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I am a fellow '89 Daytona owner in Sackville, NB. My car is a daily driver that has been my labour of love putting it together. I am on the hunt for some trim and misc. parts if you have any (can send list). I also have a '90 Daytona parts car that has a few things left on it. email me if interested: [email protected]
thanks, Sandy

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Well she is on the road, not restored but it looks good enough to show, threw it back together and cleaned it up a bit, put half of the decal kit on and a coat of wax. Blast to drive with the tops out!! Pics when I get a chance, looking to hit some shows with it this summer since there are none of these around here

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Had some concerns about the SMEC not getting cooled due to use of a cone intake air filter, car came with the cone otherwise I would had left it stock, anyways... heat certainley reduces electronics life, therefore I need cooling.

It's simple, but I have seen many talk about or do this, this is my take that came out quite nicely.

Turbo 1 plastic piece that bolts on the throttle body, hose that goes with it and a PC style 12VDC electric fan, some screws, 2.5"ish hose clamps and wiring shit.

The bolt holes on the TB plastic line up perfectly with the fan, and the opening is just the right size. Mounted the fan to that, cut the intake hose just short enought to fit the TB plastic and go onto the computer mouth (lucky they are the same size). Mounted that and got the switched ignition 12VDC from the single blue wire on the Fan relay, and ground from the bolt that holds the fan/starter relays on.

I find this is actually effective. Why? Well after some driving and coming to a stop and idling, the fan is pulling hot air out of/through the SMEC. Best keep her cool!!

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Had some concerns about the SMEC not getting cooled due to use of a cone intake air filter, car came with the cone otherwise I would had left it stock, anyways... heat certainley reduces electronics life, therefore I need cooling.

It's simple, but I have seen many talk about or do this, this is my take that came out quite nicely.

Turbo 1 plastic piece that bolts on the throttle body, hose that goes with it and a PC style 12VDC electric fan, some screws, 2.5"ish hose clamps and wiring shit.

The bolt holes on the TB plastic line up perfectly with the fan, and the opening is just the right size. Mounted the fan to that, cut the intake hose just short enought to fit the TB plastic and go onto the computer mouth (lucky they are the same size). Mounted that and got the switched ignition 12VDC from the single blue wire on the Fan relay, and ground from the bolt that holds the fan/starter relays on.

I find this is actually effective. Why? Well after some driving and coming to a stop and idling, the fan is pulling hot air out of/through the SMEC. Best keep her cool!!

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Though it don't look like much, complete tear down and re-tape/new loom of the entire engine harness... alot of freaken work. Dug into the dash for wideband and boost gauge install as well. Also added/changed some things:

Relocated the air charge sensor to just before TB (eliminates intake heat-soak)

Individual fused switched ignition +12V from back of fuse block (what a prick to get apart!).. for Wideband/Gauge/Sensor Heater and Boost Gauge/Boost Sensor

Liking the Innovate wideband gauge so far, looks great and looks to be really good quality materials. Also like the Prosport gauge, looks awesome and a cool startup, boost sensor looks cheap but we will see..

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I bought a Great Lakes Hot Rods shift linkage kit from a member that was still in the box, with the instructions a couple months back thinking I'd get around to doing the mod later but I broke the stock linkage while giving my brother-in-law his first ride in the car this week. So, over the...

I have had this car for a while. I bought it on ebay over 3 years ago. I was disappointed because I thought it was a Shelby car. Live and learn. Thanks to many members on this site I finally realized what I have IS basically a Shelby car without the suspension. New struts and shocks, new cv...

Hey guys just joined. I'm looking for a hard to find part. I need a seal retainer/ cover for the front crank seal. The aluminum cover right behind the crank sprocket mine is cracked. If anyone has one let me know please. Thank you

I am starting this thread over with my new account. I have never been able to recover my other account with new password.
I had to patch the frame rail. It's into good metal on both ends and through the center. Cut out the rusty stuff, treated it and painted it underneath. New poly...